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MSU is investing in new and renovated campus spaces designed to strengthen student success, research, and collaboration. From the new Student Recreation and Wellness Center to the upcoming Spartan Success Center, these spaces are creating more opportunities for Spartans to learn, connect, and thrive.
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Spartan Bus Tour participants from @michiganstateu recently explored sites across southern Michigan. Robert McCann and Barbara Pearsall, faculty members in the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, participated from the College of Arts and Letters. Some of the tour stops included the Mars Snacking Center in Battle Creek, Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Weko Beach in Bridgman, Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton, and the Croswell Opera House in Adrian. #SpartansWill
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.@michiganstateu researcher Dr. Emily Silver is studying how timber damaged by northern Michigan's 2025 ice storms can be converted into biochar, offering solutions that could generate revenue for landowners and improve soil health for farmers. READ: canr.msu.edu/news/msu-resear…
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The 2027 MSU Science Festival is looking for presenters! MSU Engineering faculty, academic staff and students are invited to share their work during the April 1-30 festival. Submit your proposal by Dec. 4, 2026. sciencefestival.msu.edu
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MSU president @KevinGuskiewicz joined a panel discussion on the importance of collaboration among Michigan’s research universities. Part of MSU’s Spartan Bus Tour, the event highlighted how universities can work together to navigate challenges, including changes in federal research funding (@detroitnews). detroitnews.com/story/news/l…
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MSU alum Shannon Crowley is taking her talent to one of opera’s biggest stages. The 2022 vocal performance graduate was one of six national winners of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026 Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition, selected from nearly 1,000 singers.
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MSU visited the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor Tuesday morning as part of its Spartan Bus Tour, learning how researchers are helping farmers navigate challenges like changing weather, economic pressures, and emerging technologies (via @16NewsNow). wndu.com/2026/10/27/weather-…
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As the 2026 midterm elections approach, MSU experts help the public better understand the candidates, key issues, and trends shaping the political landscape. Connect with MSU faculty for expert insight and analysis on the races and issues that matter most. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/0…
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MSU is advancing specialty crop research to support Michigan farmers and strengthen the state’s agricultural industry through its Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center.
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.@msuhealthcare is expanding access to sports medicine by placing certified athletic trainers in local high schools. The program gives student-athletes access to injury prevention, evaluation and care, helping keep young athletes healthy and active.
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.@MSUPhmTox Expert Jamie Alan weighs in on new research exploring vanillin, the compound responsible for vanilla’s signature scent, and its potential for wound healing. A scientific review highlights vanillin’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, though more research is needed before clinicians can use it (via @WomensHealthMag). womenshealthmag.com/health/a…
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MSU is launching Spartan Shield, Michigan’s first emergency air transport program for critically ill or injured police and public safety dogs. In partnership with Corewell Health Aero Med and North Flight Aero Med, MSU’s Veterinary Medical Center will provide specialized veterinary care when every minute matters.
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Day 1 of the Spartan Bus Tour in southern MI ✅ We visited Jackson’s College & Career Access Center & learned about RX Kids, toured Mars Snacking in Battle Creek & St. Julian Winery in Paw Paw, visited Corewell Health in St. Joseph and wrapped up at Weko Beach in Bridgman.
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The Spartan Bus tour is underway! From Oct. 26-28, 2026, President Kevin M. Guskiewicz and colleagues from across the university are exploring southern Michigan. Check out where they've been and where they're headed: spartanbustour.msu.edu/
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How Spartans helped power a @NobelPrize-winning discovery. The key lies in #neutrinos, tiny, nearly invisible particles nicknamed "ghost particles." #MSU Read more: natsci.msu.edu/news/2026/202…
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.@MSU_poli_sci'S Matt Grossmann examines how education and cultural views are shaping youth voting trends in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race. Grossmann discusses the growing political divide between college-educated and non-college-educated voters (via @michigannews). mlive.com/politics/2026/10/i…
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MSU is partnering with @michigantech to advance dual-use technologies that strengthen national security and improve everyday life. The collaboration will support innovations in autonomous vehicles, advanced semiconductors, energy, and more, translating research into real-world benefits for communities.
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